The European video games industry comprises 5,000 game developer studios and 7,000 service providers.

According to "2022 European Video Games Industry Insight Report": The European video games industry comprises 5,000 game developer studios and 7,000 service providers.

A total of 98,000 people are employed across the European video games sector.

According to "2022 European Video Games Industry Insight Report": A total of 98,000 people are employed across the European video games sector.

Women account for 22% of the total workforce within the European video games industry.

According to "2022 European Video Games Industry Insight Report": Women account for 22% of the total workforce within the European video games industry.

2022 European Video Games Industry Insight Report

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2023 European Video Games Industry Insight Report

The European video games industry comprises 7 major developer studios across the region.
The sector currently employs 8 individuals directly within the industry.
Women account for 9 percent of the total workforce employed in the European video games industry.

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European Games Developer FederationJan 2023

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European Video Games Industry Insight Report: 2021

The European video games industry comprises 5,000 game developer studios and 8 game publishers as of 2021.
The sector employs 9,000 individuals across the region.
Women account for a specific percentage of the total workforce within the European video games industry.

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European Games Developer FederationJan 2021

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Gaming in Europe: Key Facts 2022

The European gaming industry generated €24.5 billion in revenue in 2022, marking a 5% year-on-year growth rate and supporting a workforce of over 110,000 employees.
The player base has reached 126.5 million people, with the 45-64 age group now representing the largest demographic and women accounting for 47% of all players.
A critical talent shortage threatens future expansion, highlighted by a projected deficit of 25,000 developers in Sweden alone by 2031.

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European Games Developer FederationJan 2022

Report64 pages

Game Developer Index: Sweden 2022

The Swedish games industry experienced significant financial growth in 2021, with domestic revenue rising 22% to €2.7 billion and global revenue surging 43% to €5.8 billion.
Driven by 81 international acquisitions led by groups like Embracer and Stillfront, Swedish-owned entities now operate 197 studios across 49 countries, employing approximately 28,000 people globally.
Swedish-developed titles maintain a massive international reach, with an estimated one in four global players engaging with these games and Swedish-associated content accounting for 6% of all Twitch watchtime in 2021.

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Swedish Games IndustryJan 2022

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